Our mental health services are here to support students’ well-being throughout their academic journey. Below are answers to some of the most common questions students and their supporters have about accessing services.
Mental Health and Wellness Services are free of charge for students who are registered in a minimum of 1.5 credits. Please note that students taking .5 or 1 credits are NOT eligible for Mental Health and Wellness Services (with the exception of those registered with Student Accessibility Services who have documented accommodations for a lighter course load). Some exceptions may apply.
Mental Health and Wellness Services provides various types of support for students. Some services may be accessed throughout the entire year, others (like counselling and psychotherapy) may be limited to a certain number of sessions. The duration and frequency of your support are determined collaboratively between you and your counsellor, based on your goals, progress, and personal needs, while also guided by your counsellor’s clinical judgment to ensure the most appropriate care.
Your therapeutic relationship with your Mental Health and Wellness staff member will cease when you graduate from Brock University and/or are no longer registered as a student or are no longer paying ancillary fees.Services will end on August 31st of the year you have graduated from Brock. Students with October convocations are eligible until December 31st of the same year.
Yes. Mental Health and Wellness Services are accessible throughout the entire year
Unfortunately, no. Our counsellors licencing does not permit them to provide care outside of Ontario. If living outside of Ontario, students are encouraged to connect with a counsellor that is local to their area.
No. Our team of staff will support you with family and relationship challenges but are not able to provide joint sessions. We will help connect you to external resources if family or couples counselling is required.
You can connect with Mental Health and Wellness by calling 905-688-5550 ext 5442, or emailing [email protected]. You can also come visit us in person on the 4th floor of Schmon Tower.
Wait times will vary throughout the year. If you have questions about where you are on the waitlist, please email [email protected].
There is no set number of times you can access Mental Health and Wellness Services. The duration and frequency of your support are determined collaboratively based on your goals, progress, and personal needs.
Yes, you can use Open Door Single Session Counselling, Mental Health and Wellness Services ([email protected]), or any other crisis services between your appointments. We recommend contacting your counsellor to see if they can accommodate an appointment prior to booking with Open Door Single Session Counselling.
